The Caruthers Blue Raiders will square off against the West Vikings at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Caruthers' win against Granite Hills wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blue Raiders had just enough and edged out the Grizzlies 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Blue Raiders have posted since May 3, 2024.
Jaden Gomez
| 04/12/25 vs Granite Hills | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Yosemite | 1 |
| 03/12/25 vs Wonderful College Prep Academy | 1 |
| 03/11/25 @ Tulare Union | 1 |
| 03/08/25 @ Tranquillity | 2 |
Jaden Gomez was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
Caruthers hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Granite Hills struck out six times.
Meanwhile, West had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Orange Cove by a score of 6-3 on Saturday.
Elliot Major was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Major was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cash Griffin, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
The win snapped Caruthers' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-11 record. As for West, their record is now 5-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Caruthers has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like West struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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